How to Remove Waterproof Mascara

Get Real With Rael | 10.09.2026 19:05
The easiest way to remove waterproof mascara is with an oil-based cleanser, applied to dry skin before any water touches your face. Waterproof formulas are built to resist water, so a water-based cleanser or a wet cotton pad often just pushes the mascara around instead of breaking it down, which is what leads to rubbing, tugging, and that gray smudge that won't fully budge. Rael's Miracle Clear Purifying Twist Up Cleansing Balm is formulated for exactly this, an oil-based balm that melts into makeup on contact and is clinically shown to remove longwear foundation and waterproof mascara in one use.